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Trump expected to name DNI Jay Clayton as new AI czar

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President Trump is expected to name Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the White House's artificial intelligence czar, multiple sources said. Clayton, confirmed as DNI this summer, would keep that role while taking on AI policy duties, including potential regulation. The move follows a White House summit this week with tech executives on AI. A White House official said personnel announcements will come directly from the president.

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